Description
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Cabbage is a keto-friendly side dish that transforms humble cabbage into a comforting delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 wedges green cabbage
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (can substitute with additional butter)
- 1 whole yellow onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut cream for dairy-free)
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Carefully place 4 wedges of green cabbage flat side down in the hot skillet. Sear for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
- Lower the heat to medium and sauté 1 chopped yellow onion for 5 minutes until soft.
- Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning, cooking for 1 minute.
- Pour in 1 cup of heavy cream, scraping the bottom of the skillet. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Reduce heat to low and incorporate ½ cup of Parmesan cheese and 2 tablespoons of parsley until smooth.
- Return the seared cabbage wedges to the sauce and simmer on low for another 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and garnish with additional parsley.
Notes
- This dish is low-carb and keto-friendly.
- You can use coconut cream for a dairy-free option.
- Feel free to adjust seasonings to your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg